Police booking photoJerome HamiltonJerome Hamilton's first two murder trials ended in hung juries and mistrials, but his third could be the charm: His uncle has come forward with an alibi.

The Oakland Press reports Tyrone Hamilton will testify that Jerome was at his Southfield home Oct. 15, 2008, the same night 21-year-old Catherine Solinski-Blain was fatally shot outside the Rib Rack restaurant in Lathrup Village.

Wondering why the uncle would wait until the third trial to provide the alibi? Oakland County Circuit Court Judge said prosecutors will be allowed to ask, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Hamilton, along with Brandon Davis and Deandre Sturges, are accused of attempting a series of failed robberies before deciding to rob the Rib Rack night manager. Hamilton is the alleged shooter.